9 Reasons I Love the Library (by Gemma Correll)

(side note: as a public library employee, please don’t use libraries with the expectation of silence. We usually try to have quiet areas, but the stereotype of librarians severely hushing every little noise isn’t reality. Public libraries are community centers where parents are reading to their children, librarians are teaching people to use computers, tutors are instructing students… sometimes we even have musical concerts! Like visiting any public space, it’s a good idea to bring headphones if you prefer to control your sound environment.)